Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/legal-considerations-2021

Alexa, play the “Law & Order” theme song.

As we approach the final stages of summer prep, we thought we would turn our attention to issues that all camp owners should be thinking about. Is the language we are using in staff contracts and communication with families up to speed with current legal practice. Whether it be codes of conduct, camper waiver forms, and especially COVID-related clauses related to testing vaccination and cancellation we thought it would be good to get a legal perspective. 

We have two great people from both sides of the border to help us with US and Canadian viewpoints on some of the issues. Rachel Fendel Satinsky is with Littler, an employment and labour law firm based in Philadelphia and Robin Squires from Borden, Ladner, Gervais a law firm in Toronto. We really thought this was a timely topic as many of us are contracting staff or considering COVID-related addendums to their contracts.

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Tune-in to this episode to hear about

• What do you think are some of the top staff contractual issues camp operators should be thinking about for 2021?
• When it comes to communicating with families about camp this summer, what do you want camp owners to think about?
• Where do signed waivers fit into the relationship? For on-site testing, contracting COVID or activity participation in general.
• Where do we stand on COVID waivers?

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What Inspires You? 

Things that inspire our hosts and guests to be the best Camp Owners they can be.

• Kelly: Emmanuel Acho “Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man” - quote: “Prejudice is an emotional commitment to ignorance”
• Robin: book by Leigh Bardugo “Ninth House”
• Howie: Volunteers and the great work of camp advocates in Ontario and their work to get resident camps open this summer
• Rachel: Camp professionals, in all roles who are making camp happen for children this summer, especially as a camp parent.  

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Host Links:

• Kelly Schuna - Owner - Hidden Pines Ranch
• Howie Grossinger - Co-owner/Director - Camp Robin Hood, Partner - Camp Walden & Madawaska Camps 
• Rachel Fendell Satinsky - Partner - Littler Mendelson P.C.
• Robin Squires - Partner - BLG

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